This is the best version of the novel and despite its age its still the saddest with out ever becoming overly sentimental.Ronald Colman was perfect at playing Sidney Carton,the part was tailor-made for him,even though at the time he was in his mid forties,which would also make him the oldest actor in this role.He had the most expressive eyes,darkly beautiful and yet sad,like most of the silent stars Garbo being one of them the acting was all in the eyes,the transition into talkies meant that silent stars had to have the perfect voice,Ronald Colman had a smooth velvety type voice and despite having seen his best years was still perfect for the early talkies.This film is one example of the actor at his best,although almost forgotten nowadays he was the pioneer of English gentleman actors who broke through into the early talkies and into Hollywood,those that would follow were the likes of Larry Olivier,David Niven and not forgetting Cary Grant.Its a shame we always forget the original actors that made that big breakthrough,that paved the way for others.This film is a must see for fans of the novel,its now very old but it hasn't lost its appeal,and you'll still find the ending very moving.We just cant make them like this any more.
Review of A Tale of Two Cities
